Cancer Institute Hospital of JFCR

Introduction to Cancer Institute Hospital of JFCR

Cancer Institute Hospital of JFCR, also known as Cancer Institute Hospital of the Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, is affiliated with the Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, or JFCR. Founded in 1908, JFCR has a history of more than 100 years and was one of the first specialized cancer treatment institutions in Japan.

As an affiliated institution of JFCR, Cancer Institute Hospital of JFCR has a history of more than 70 years and is one of Japan’s longest-established cancer hospitals. Since its founding, the hospital has remained committed to the mission of “overcoming cancer for the benefit of humanity.” It has consistently focused on the research and development of advanced cancer treatment technologies, possesses world-class diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities, and has continued to drive innovation in cancer care in Japan and around the world.

In hospital rankings published over the years by major Japanese magazines, Cancer Institute Hospital of JFCR has consistently ranked among the top institutions for the treatment of various cancers. It is regarded as one of the leading cancer hospitals in Japan today. In particular, the hospital is among the world’s leading institutions in surgical treatment for gastrointestinal cancers.

Cancer Institute Hospital of JFCR currently has 700 beds. In 2013, it received 9,188 new patients and recorded 16,017 new inpatient admissions. The hospital performs more than 7,000 surgeries each year on average, the highest volume among cancer treatment hospitals in Japan, with especially strong expertise in gastric cancer, breast cancer, and colorectal cancer.

The surgeons at Cancer Institute Hospital of JFCR are among the most renowned physicians in Japan. In the treatment of gastrointestinal cancers and head and neck cancers, the hospital has successfully performed surgeries on cases that other hospitals had deemed inoperable.

The hospital also maintains a leading level in Japan for surgical treatment of nearly all types of cancer, including urologic cancers, uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, and lung cancer.

With a focus on minimally invasive treatment, the hospital frequently uses laparoscopic surgery and thoracoscopic surgery for patients with gastric cancer, colorectal cancer, and lung cancer. These approaches reduce surgical trauma, minimize patient discomfort, and help improve quality of life.

For advanced cancers with possible lymph node metastasis, the hospital not only removes tumors but also performs thorough lymph node dissection to improve patient survival.

Cancer Institute Hospital of JFCR also has extensive experience in receiving and treating international patients among cancer hospitals in Japan. Many physicians at the hospital can communicate in English, and the hospital is also equipped with 24-hour telephone interpretation services to facilitate patient care.

To date, including foreign residents in Japan, the hospital has treated more than 1,000 international cancer patients, making it one of the leading cancer hospitals in Japan in this regard.

Cancer Institute Hospital of JFCR is located near Haneda International Airport and the Tokyo Bay waterfront subcenter area, which was also one of the main venues for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. It is also very close to Tokyo Big Sight, one of Japan’s largest convention centers.

Because the hospital is located in the waterfront area, the climate is pleasant. The hospital is surrounded by green lawns and parks, creating a quiet and comfortable environment that can help support patients during treatment.